Students in the Department of Mathematics are encouraged to develop superior thinking and problem-solving skills in preparation for mathematics-based careers and continued study.
Our mathematics programs prepare students for a range of careers in education, industry and government. The mathematics major is also recommended for students planning for graduate or professional school. Find out more about the advantages of studying mathematics at Towson University.
The Department of Mathematics offers the major and minor in mathematics. Master’s degree programs are available in applied and industrial mathematics and mathematics education.
The department offers students:
Drs. Sandy Spitzer, Diana Cheng, Kristin Frank, and Kimberly Corum (along with Laila Richman of the College of Education) received an NSF Robert Noyce Scholarship Program grant entitled “Transforming Mathematics Teaching through Making, Modeling, and Mentoring.” The goal is to develop teacher leaders who can bring research-based, innovative pedagogical strategies that integrate makerspace technology in their schools. The project has the potential to serve as a national model for mathematics teacher education in makerspace technology.
The Office of the Provost has selected Lindsey-Kay Lauderdale, Assistant Professor, as a 2019–20 Diversity and Inclusion Faculty Fellow. This program provides selected faculty with opportunities to infuse diversity and inclusion into existing curriculum, create models to improve classroom dynamics in support of social justice and/or identify strategies to enhance institutional practices. Read more »
